| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $178.58 | 3.699% | $185.1857 | $185.19 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.42 | 8.216% | $203.9006 | $203.90 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.50 | 8.625% | $261.2431 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.86 | 10.138% | $160.6473 | $160.65 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.74 | 9.820% | $145.7751 | $145.78 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.78 | 12.500% | $218.0025 | $218.00 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.73 | 11.639% | $107.9884 | $107.99 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.61 | $1,282.7427 | $1,282.75 | $1,282.80 | $1,282.70 | |